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Louisville Football: 3 Former Cardinals Ready For The NFL Playoffs

By Derek Snyder

Oct 16, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) fails to catch a pass in the end zone against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) fails to catch a pass in the end zone against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) heads upfield during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) heads upfield during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

DeVante Parker: Miami Dolphins

Season Stats: 56 receptions, 744 receiving yards, and 4 receiving touchdowns

Potential Playoff Impact: Former Louisville football player DeVante Parker finished his second season in the National Football League with his best statistics yet. Most of that can be contributed to him being a little more healthy than last season, but he still dealt with the injury bug in 2016.

Parker’s production against Pittsburgh it going to be directly related to how well Dolphins’ running back Jay Ajayi plays. The former Boise State running back ran for 204 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Steelers back in October. Not to mention, Miami still doesn’t know if their starting quarterback, Ryan Tannehill, will be healthy enough to play on Sunday.

Don’t expect Parker to be a significant factor in this game against Pittsburgh. It’s not necessarily his fault, but the Dolphins have more receivers on their roster that have legit experience because Parker hasn’t been able to play every week.

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